Asynchronous
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /eɪˈsɪŋkɹənəs/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Asynchronous is an adjective meaning Not synchronous; occurring at different times.
Meaning
Not synchronous; occurring at different times.
More Meanings
- (computing, of a request or a message) Allowing the node, program or thread of interest to continue during processing.
- (computing, communication) Having many actions occurring at a time, in any order, without waiting for each other.
Example Sentences
Near-synonym: in parallel
These cyberforums are asynchronous; that is, contributors post (i.e., publish a text message) without the need for fellow communicants to be online at the same time.
Synonyms for asynchronous
Depending on context, synonyms include async, asynch, metachronous, serial, anachronistic, anachronic.
Antonyms for asynchronous
Common opposites include synchronous, synchronic, synchronal.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include unsynchronized, unsynchronous, nonsynchronous, anachronic, anachronistic, anachronous.
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